Flying Pond Improvement Association
PO Box 143
Mount Vernon, ME 04352
flyingpond@gmail.com
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PO Box 143
Mount Vernon, ME 04352
flyingpond@gmail.com
Are you receiving our emails, including newsletters, and announcements? If not, please send an email to flyingpond@gmail.com to be added to the list!
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New to the pond? Need information for yourself, guests or renters?
Share and/or print out our new FPIA Flyer by clicking the thumbnail! Paper copies will be available at the Annual Meeting on July 9th. |
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FPIA ~ Join us! Flying Pond Improvement Association is a 501(c)3 not-for profit organization. Gifts to FPIA are tax deductible to the full extent of IRS regulations.
Click "donate"below or scan QR code to join, pay your dues, and/or to make a donation. Thank you! |
Additional donations for the Dam Fund, programs or special occasions (via our General Fund) and Memorials are gratefully accepted! If you prefer, payments may be sent by check to: FPIA PO Box 143. Mt. Vernon, ME 04352 Thank you for your support!!
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Click below to see the 2021 Water Quality Report from 30MRWA
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What does FPIA do? Together we...
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Fun at the July 4 Boat Parade: Thanks to Jeff Castonguay and Michelle Henry for these photos.
Safety Zones and Headway Speed Map
This map and information may be helpful to you as well as any guests you might have. Please share and help us preserve the shoreline and peacefulness of Flying Pond for everyone to enjoy! Map credit: Rick Christianson 
Water Safety & Headway Speed Only/No Wake Zones on Flying Pond
Headway speed is the "slowest speed at which it is still possible to maintain steering and control of the vessel." A Water Safety Zone is defined as the area of water within 200 feet of any shoreline, whether the shoreline of the mainland or an island. There are 10 locations on Flying Pond where control buoys are placed to mark specific Water Safety Zones. If there is no control buoy, it still might be a Water Safety Zone. Make sure you are at least 200' from ANY shore. It is unlawful to operate a vessel greater than headway speed while within 200 feet of any shoreline, and operators must consider the effect of their boat’s wake on shorelines, waterfront piers and floats. For the benefit of those who enjoy our beautiful pond, please become familiar with these areas and follow the state regulations. We all rely upon the awareness of others, and their willingness to cooperate with these regulations, to ensure the quality of our pond is preserved and we all enjoy the pond safely. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife publishes a booklet entitled The Boater’s Guide to Maine Boating Laws and Responsibilities. Copies of this booklet are available at both the Vienna and Mt. Vernon Town Halls. All property owners are encouraged to obtain one and become familiar the guidelines. Please help us protect your asset by becoming familiar with Water Safety Zone regulations and encouraging cooperation by family members, guests, and other boaters utilizing the public launch ramp. If you witness non-compliant boating, feel free to contact the Game Warden by calling: 1-800.452.4664. For additional information visit: maine.gov/ifw/warden-service or email flyingpond@gmail.com. Flying Pond "stats" (MVLMP data)
Maine Dept of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
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Remember the law ~
be courteous and protect our shores!
What is Headway Speed?
Headway speed means "no wake" within 200 feet of ANY shore (islands included)! Maine law says that headway speed "means the minimum speed necessary to maintain steerage and control of the watercraft while the watercraft is moving." All watercraft must be at or under headway speed when within 200 feet of ANY shore. Maine Boating Laws New to the pond? Need information to give to renters or guests? Maine Boating Laws protect all of us. Click below to access them: 
We LOVE our LOONS!
Did you know...
On Flying Pond we have had loon eggs hatch, but none have survived in recent years. Eagles, turtles, skunks, raccoons, and human disturbance can all be deadly. PLEASE help our loons as much as you can by being respectful. Loons need plenty of room without being disturbed. Enjoy them - but keep a good, safe distance. It makes sense AND it's the law. For more information about the law or to report violations, contact the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife at (207)287-8000. "Enjoy the loons - but give them room!!" |
Information on contacting the Warden
While the FPIA is NOT a regulatory organization, we strongly encourage you to call the Warden any time you see something that is not safe for people or for the lake. There is a local warden (Ethan Buck) who lives in Mt. Vernon area (call the Augusta number below). Here is information copied from their website
https://www.maine.gov/ifw/warden-service/ :
Report a Violation:
As game wardens work to protect our precious natural resources, we rely on the public to be an extra set of eyes and ears. If you witness a violation or suspect illegal activity, please report!
To reach a Game Warden 24-hours a day, contact the Augusta dispatch center:
1-800-452-4664
You can also report a violation anonymously through Maine Operation Game Thief by visiting maineogt.org or calling 1-800-ALERT-US (1-800-253-7887)
While the FPIA is NOT a regulatory organization, we strongly encourage you to call the Warden any time you see something that is not safe for people or for the lake. There is a local warden (Ethan Buck) who lives in Mt. Vernon area (call the Augusta number below). Here is information copied from their website
https://www.maine.gov/ifw/warden-service/ :
Report a Violation:
As game wardens work to protect our precious natural resources, we rely on the public to be an extra set of eyes and ears. If you witness a violation or suspect illegal activity, please report!
To reach a Game Warden 24-hours a day, contact the Augusta dispatch center:
1-800-452-4664
You can also report a violation anonymously through Maine Operation Game Thief by visiting maineogt.org or calling 1-800-ALERT-US (1-800-253-7887)
Capturing a Glimpse of the Pond!
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Thanks to Jack Groetzinger for this beautiful, peaceful video view of our pond!
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"Ice out" photos taken April 11, 2022.
Thanks everyone! |
